{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ec298dd0f280b50018e7c26/5ec29986d5921666af701f3d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S2: Episode One: Aaron Connolly","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ec298dd0f280b50018e7c26/1a67df2d040a06287d3a2bc2cc5f01ae.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode One: </p><p>Suicide, worthlessness, and the road to recovery.</p><p>Aaron Connolly came through at the Scottish First Division Side Ayr United's youth set up, before going on to play for Annan Athletic and East Kilbride. </p><p>You would be forgiven for not having heard of his football career, however, Aaron came to most people's attention in 2019, following his second suicide attempt, Aaron spoke openly with a number of media outlets about his struggles with depression. </p><p>Now 12 months on, Aaron reflects on the thoughts and difficulties he experienced that led him to try to take his own life, as well as his experience in a psychiatric unit and how through therapy, talking, and support from his family he is on the road to recovery. </p>","author_name":"manmarkingpodcast"}